ROSS CO. – Through the help of an anonymous tip, the Ross County Sheriff's Office discovered 150 marijuana plants Wednesday night.

The plants were found in southern Ross County — an exact location was not released — after deputies received a tip and worked into the night to locate them. The street value of the plants is estimated at $150,000.

Deputies used their newest K-9, Big Mac, to find the plants along with another K-9 unit, according to a release.

The Sheriff's Office said it is thankful for the tip and is still investigating the discovery, but give no further details for the time being.

Those wishing to report suspected drug activity to the Sheriff's Office are encouraged to call (740) 773-1185. They can also contact Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers at (740) 773-TIPS or the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force at (740) 775-1208.